Breastfeeding/how many oz?

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Expert: - 11/9/2007


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how many oz of brest milk will my 2 month old need when im at work for 6 hours?

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Hello Mindy - the amount of breast milk you baby will need is really dependent on how often he or she feeds.  But at 4 months, it typical that the baby is feeding every three hours still and probably around 4-5 ounces.  So for a 6 hour stretch 10 ounces should be sufficient and if only 6 hours, it's possible that perhaps the schedule can be for you to nurse before you leave, then the baby will get a pumped feeding, and depending on how far your job is from home, you may be back for the next feeding.  But as you go, a schedule will fit in and you can hopefully bank up some extra milk on the weekends to have on hand to supplement as needed.  Good luck :)

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I am looking to support the segment of mothers that encounter engorgement issues that prevent them from continuing to breastfeeding, those that do not breastfeed or are ready to start weaning. As an aside, I wish to add that questions asked in terms of those not breastfeeding will not be given guilt for their choice. In many forums, including this one, there is currently no category developed for this "not breastfeeding" audience. I do believe that breastfeeding is best for both mother and child, however, I believe more strongly that there is a lack of support for the woman that for either personal or medical reasons cannot breastfeed. My strengths would be in answering questions related to stopping breast milk production comfortably either right after delivery or after nursing their children for some time, reducing breast engorgement pain and dealing with overactive lactation. Questions I would not try to answer are those tied to emotional feelings as I feel many times women that don't/can't breastfeed struggle with it...and that should be directed to the appropriate counseling channel.

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